Comments on: What’s Needed To Break In? Internship? Law School? MBA?

By: Kyle B.

Kyle B. — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:40:52 +0000

Thats good to know since I’ve been planning on going to law school after i get my Bachelor’s degree, but what do agencies rally like to see for an undergrad’s major? Also, are there many opportunities at all for internships at agencies for undergrad students?

By: Philip askew

Philip askew — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:33:53 +0000

Very informative article I always wondered about the law school thing nice to hear that good work will still bring good clients

By: DarrenHeitner

DarrenHeitner — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:56:06 +0000

Or go in-state, where it's still an expensive piece of paper, but far less money than going to an out of state private school!

By: J.C.

J.C. — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 06:35:20 +0000

Very useful and entertaining article as usual. As a recent law graduate, my opinion (and likely DH's) is probably strongly biased. However, I can see both sides of the argument.

The type of approach that law school trains you to have towards problems provides (in my opinion) a valuable feather in an agent's cap. How valuable that feather may actually be is hard to gauge and may never be quantified. While I am completely sold on the idea of being an attorney for several reasons, I truly wont know the value for me until I really hit the trail hard(er) for clients.

At a minimum I think the law background (whether practicing or not) will always lend credibility and will likely never hurt. But success can be had with a variety of factors in your corner (luck, tenacity, growing up w/ a superstar), and can certainly be done without the expensive piece of paper!

By: DarrenHeitner

DarrenHeitner — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:26:05 +0000

Hope you are enjoying the blog and are having as much fun as I am watching Dynasty grow. Internships are tough to come by, especially when a smaller company like mine is getting so many applicants. Imagine how many emails and letters CAA, WMG, IMG, etc. receive each day. Any professional job will make you a more desirable candidate. Try to think of what an agency might look for out of an individual. Also, if it is a job where you have a big responsibility, that helps.

By: Cruz Herr

Cruz Herr — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 03:54:06 +0000

Darren, I have been following your blog and your company for sometime and I have been looking to break into the industry through an internship for the past 6 months. I will be graduated with business degree emphasis in marketing in August 09' . If I do not find an internship with a sports agency is there any other jobs that may appeal to agencies for future consideration. Any advice would be helpful. Thanks

By: DarrenHeitner

DarrenHeitner — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:20:04 +0000

University of Florida Levin College of Law.

By: Tyler

Tyler — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:10:19 +0000

Darren, where are you in school?

By: Gurnzb

Gurnzb — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:32:15 +0000

This is very helpful as I am in the process of searching for job listings, and contemplating going back to school since the job market is so horrible.

Advice on taking the LSATs? Book suggestions or classes? Thanks.

By: Lila

Lila — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:44:27 +0000

Thank you Darren for this post. I also followed the link to Jack Bechta's advice. Another great article just in time as I am applying to graduate school for Sports Industry Management.